Shed permit rules in Lee County, FL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
In unincorporated Lee County, residential accessory buildings such as sheds must be set back at least five feet from any rear property line and no closer to a side line than the district's required side setback or ten feet, whichever is less. Building Code compliance is required.
Lee County LDC Sec. 34-1174(d)(2) sets side and rear setbacks for residential accessory buildings and structures, including sheds. They must be set back a minimum of five feet from any rear property line and may not be closer to a side property line than the minimum required side setback for the district, or ten feet, whichever is less. Under Sec. 34-1173, all accessory buildings must comply with applicable development regulations and the Building Codes, and generally cannot be placed on a lot before the principal building. Larger or permanent sheds require a building permit from Lee County Community Development. City sheds follow municipal codes.
Setback or unpermitted-shed violations are cited by Lee County Code Enforcement; owners may face daily fines and orders to relocate, permit, or remove the structure.
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